Full Description
PERFECT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, PROVIDERS AND STUDENTS ALIKE, this book creatively integrates multiple intelligences and related activities with methods of effective storytelling. Based on recent brain research and multiple intelligence theory, it combines the art of storytelling with popular selections from children's literature. The text is organized around the calendar by themes.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: The Use of Storytelling to Integrate Emergent Literacy, Goals: Brain Based Learning. Chapter 3: How to Tell a Story: Ten Exciting Approaches. Chapter 4: January: Winter Wonders. Chapter 5: February: Valentines and Veterans. Chapter 6: March: Magic and Make-Believe. Chapter 7: April: Spring Into the Great Outdoors. Chapter 8: May: Families Are Special. Chapter 9: June: Music and Poetry. Chapter 10: July: America and Americans. Chapter 11: August: Oceans of Fun. Chapter 12: September: Making New Friends. Chapter 13: October: Quivers and Shivers. Chapter 14: November: Food for Thought. Chapter 15: December: Holidays Around the World.